djpretzel Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Probably too simplistic; does get better w/ introduction of chiptune elements, could use the feedback either way, promising. - djp Remixer Name; Eat Brain Stems Website: soundcloud.com/eatbrainstems userid: 54588 Name of game: Pilotwings 64 Name of arrangement: Glidin' High Name of individual song arranged: Hangliding (Hang Gliding?) Source of individual song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Pga-y7F8k Comments; It's probably boring. I do a lot of high-energy-big-noise-mixes and was gonna do something similar to this mix. The project was coming along nicely, but I wasn't really feeling it. So I instead went with something a little more fitting to the original. Hope it's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 There's not much to the arrangement in terms of interpreting the source melody, creating dynamic contrast, or pleasing textures. I didn't feel like the opening synths were particularly musical, and the synths were super-generic. Not really much depth to the textures here, and everything's just super-thin with holes you could drive a truck through. The chip elements first used at 1:53 were an OK way to add some original writing into the picture, but were there for a cup of coffee since it was only about 20 seconds. The track abruptly cutting off lacked attention to detail. We're not inherently against simpler tracks with mellow moods and slower tempos, but you still have to create a pleasing sound. Sorry, man, I don't really have much I can say on the positive side. There's effort here, but 0 polish. NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 That simple beat to open, oof. Simple synths, no sidechaining, no groove. Very conservative arrangement, which is fine, but it just sounds very very simple. This mix could be soooo much more interesting with sidechaining first of all, and some extra percussive elements and ear candy. I can picture this mix with a beefy kick, sidechained to the backing elements and bass, much more groovy just with that. The hat groove here is cool but it's mixed very quietly, center panned, with no highs and it sounds loop-like. Also, the track cuts off unceremoniously with no resolution of any kind, while things are still playing. Very sloppy indeed. I'm afraid this has a long way to go to be ready for prime-time. NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Gotta co-sign quickly with the two judges above me... I'm at a loss, I just don't think this sounds very good, musically. I can see what Kris is saying, it could be cool with a LOT more polish on the production and more space given for the instruments to breathe, but this just seems messy to me. Sorry dude NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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